Witness in Derek Chauvin Trial Changes Stance on the Stand

BCA Special Agent James Reyerson at first said he heard George Floyd say “I ate too many drugs” when questioned by the defense, but upon being presented a longer video clip of the same moment by the prosecution, heard something very different.

National Expert Says Chauvin’s Use of Force Was Excessive

Los Angeles Police Sgt. Jody Stiger told the court that Derek Chauvin and the other officers on the scene the night of George Floyd’s death should have ceased applying force once Floyd was on the ground and in handcuffs. Meanwhile, the judge is consideri

The Future of George Floyd Square

The City of Minneapolis released survey results indicating local support for the reopening of 38th & Chicago, but those working to maintain George Floyd Square are skeptical. They say they will resist the reopening of the intersection until the city shows

Strength

This week, we recap the first week of the trial and check-in with Mrs. Georgia and Lawyer and Activist Nekima Levy Armstrong on how they are staying strong and grounded as they relive the traumatic murder of George Floyd through the trial procedings.

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Opioid Addiction and Excessive Force

Jurors heard from George Floyd’s girlfriend, who shared their struggles with opioid addiction. Derek Chauvin’s shift Sargent says he thinks Chauvin kept his knee on Floyd’s next too long. And a racial justice scholar explains why the trial is spending so